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Half Boat Pose / Ardha Navasan
Yoga
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Inhale, bend the left knee, and grab hold of your left foot (or ankle, heel or calf) with both hands
- Steps 2
Lift and stretch the leg up with the help of the hands
- Steps 3
Keep the back and knee straight and try to lift your leg as upward as possible
- Steps 4
Gaze at the big toe and hold the pose for 5 breaths
- Steps 5
Exhale, and slowly release the leg on the floor
- Steps 6
Repeat on the other side.
Preparation
This pose helps in rendering the hamstring muscles and improving flexibility of hip joints, toning abdominal muscles and strengthening the arms and spine muscles. To perform this asana, sit down on the floor with your legs outstretched, and feet together.